Red Dirt Fields
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- Author's question?
If you were to ask some random guy, you met on the side of the road, what do you think they would say if you asked them what they'd want the most in the world?
Most men would probably say that they would want a lot of money or get a beautiful girlfriend to bring home to introduce her to his family or friends.
Some might say they would just like another chance at their childhood to get a do-over, or maybe a retry at a significant moment in their life, helping them change and going down a new path in life.
Maybe someone, had a vain outlook on life and wanted to rule the world, or meet a genie and get 3 wishes, but not think it through and just ask for the first 3 things that came to mind.
But what do you think Qing Long would say if you asked him, or if you gave him the chance to ask for anything he wanted?
Do you think he would take it, or do you think he would just walk away and say it's not up to him and not his problem and that only such things should be left up to fate?
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- Tai Lang School, Red Dirt Field
The red dirt field was about 2 km in circumference, each fighting ring had a 5-inch thick rope around the edge of the ring that was on the ground.
There were about 80 rings in total with 4 big ones in the middle of the red dirt field, on both sides there was a small amount of seating, and 4 small stone towers at the 4 corners of the field.
There were two platforms at the top and bottom of the field, there were a couple of small groups of kids and young teens using some of the rings,
There was even a young elder teaching the new students in one of the training circles, with his knowledge on how to perform their breathing while performing their Martial Art Techniques while in motion.
They were in one of the rings at the far east rings, the incoming group of running students yelling and following each other, causing him to pause in his teaching his small group.
( Great now what is it? )
"Hey look, Liu Ling, it's your big brother!"
"Yeah, look he's about to get into a fight lets go look!"
"Come back here Fang Zhong!" - Shan Li
"You dare to fight me again, Shan Li while we have a viewing audience!" - Fang Zhong
"You think just because we an audience, I'd chicken out in a fight with you?"
"Stop it, guys, no fighting without an Elder's or a Teacher's permission!" - Wang Wei
"What are you going to chicken out too!" - Liu Li
'This is not funny Liu Li!"
"Are you gonna not fight again, or are you a chicken too Qing Long!" - Hou Li
"Yeah Qing Long are you not gonna fight again and chicken out!" - Fang Zhou
Even though what Hou Li was doing was a clear provocation on his part, Qing Long's friends and some of the smarter kids watching, thought that what Hou li said would get a small rise out of Qing Long, but from their point of view it didn't work that well.
On the other hand, no one but the young Elder Duan could tell that his Face showed a slightly different look as his eyes were narrowed, but he could tell that it didn't do much but make Qing Long look at Hou Li with a quick and Scary look and had calmed himself down.
Qing Long had a slight grin on his face, almost smug looking.
During the past three days, Hou Li heard rumors that Qing Long had broken through his training regiment and reached the next level.
This small rumor in turn gave Hou Li a small scare.
But in Hou Li's circumstances, Qing Long looked 2 feet taller than him, you could say there was something off about Qing Long to him, or that Hou Li just didn't seem right causing him to always be thrown off by Qing Long.
Qing Long seemed to always be a little off, the more he wanted to get away from him, the more he saw Qing Long.
Because Hou Li didn't quite understand Qing Long, the more he wanted to destroy him, but all he could do right now, more than anything was think about how he would beat him!
You could call it a young man's intuition or inexperience, but what Hou Li was going through right now, was experiencing intimidation.
For the past 4 years, Qing Long wasn't trying his hardest.
He was doing just enough to stay in the top 50 at the mid and end of the year examinations, so his ranking wouldn't drop at his grade 4 level, he didn't want to leave too big of an impact on his classmates or people in his grade, he just wanted to slip by, and be unnoticeable by any means.
He didn't want to be seen as the best or the worst in his grade or even his class because then he would be remembered by everyone.
( Elder Duan, was sending a signal to the other elders in charge of the Red Dirt Field and charge of the punishment hall, as he didn't want to deal with the repercussions that might happen in the next few minutes. )
( It's okay Elder Duan, some of them already know, Elder Chun Xiang and Elder Min Yan are here with me. Just watch and see if they go overboard you can step in. We will handle things if it gets out of control. )
( I listen and follow your will, Elder Jing, I will do as you command! )
Today, when he heard that Qing Long had revealed his strength today in the Martial Arts Fundamental class to his classmates and class instructor he was slightly surprised, as he was worried that the boy Qing Long could ruin his body's foundation and future growth potential and if Qing Long rushed the speed of his cultivation, he was worried that it would upset his Master greatly.
He rushed over to spy on Qing Long, but when he arrived all he saw was Qing Long and his friends chasing Hou Li's group towards the Red Dirt Field.
He was about to go down from his spot on top of a tall tree watching the entertainment, but as he could already hear Hou Li challenging Qing Long to a sparring match, he paused his thoughts and waited to see if Qing Long would reveal his strength on his own.
But of course, the prerequisite would be that he would first have to see if Qing Long would accept Hou Li's challenge to a sparring match.
In his opinion, the sparring match should be somewhat close, but he remembered last year he heard, that the boy Qing Long had joined a faction early into his first year and now belonged to the hidden faction of his master's sect, before even turning 10.
In his opinion, Hou Li should be a martial artist that was in the process of trying to solidify and strengthen his body even more before trying to enter the Dantian Realm, From what he read last time he checked Hou Li's info, he opened 200 Meridians in his body.
If he had anything to say about it, Hou Li had a strong chance of reaching the Nascent Soul stage, when he turned 30.
He heard his Older Brother Hou Haoran was seriously injured in a battle at the border, and according to the Hou family rules, if Hou Haoran couldn't get back to his full strength when Hou Li turned 15, then Hou Haoran would lose his position as the Hou Family's heir to his younger brother Hou Li, and it didn't matter if Hou Haoran's mother didn't like it. She could do nothing about it, no matter how furious she was.
But from his understanding, Hou Haoran's mother was a real piece of work.
"What's so funny Qing Long, you think you can run from this too!"
"Why wouldn't I accept this sparring match against you Hou Li?"
"Stop being a showoff, Qing Long!" - Fang Zhong
"Shut up Fang Zhong!" - Shan Li
"Jeez, you'd think Fang Zhou and Hou Li's Friends could read the atmosphere." - Chen LinJian
"I want to fight Fang Zhou, Chen!" - Gang Fai
"Can we get this show on the road or are we going settle this like gentlemen?" - Wang Wei
"Really Wang, like gentlemen? When was the last time you saw Fang Zhong act like a gentleman, if anything he acts like a rogue or a bandit, doing and taking anything he wants!" - Shan Li
( Elder Duan, what boy do you think will win this little sparring match if Qing Long accepts Hou Li's request? ) - Elder Jing Ya
Both Elder Chun Xiang and Elder Min Yan looked at each other from the perched spot in the Trees near the edge of the woods, while watching the arguing and yelling from the young boys in front of them.
( Elder Jing, Qing Long has already won this little sparring match between him and Hou Li! )
When Elder Chun Xiang and Elder Min Yan heard what the young Elder Duan said to Elder Jing Ya, they both had a small frown on their faces.
( Oh you think so, do you! )
( Qing Long is playing with Hou Li, while Hou Li is angry and acting out, Qing Long is calm and collected while he stands there as he takes the verbal tirade from Hou Li. )
Qing had finally stepped into the Dirt ring with Hou Li, after looking at Wang Wei, he gave him a small smile then looked towards Hou Li and got into a stance, and Flicked his hand towards Hou Li and taunted him.
( An you said let's stop them from fighting and you get into a fight, right when we arrive at the Red Dirt Fields!) - Wang Wei
( System, please reveal his information and stats! )
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[ Title : Young Master of The Hou Family ]
[ Name : Hou Li ]
[ Age : 10 ]
[ Cultivation : 200 Meridians Opened ]
- Will soon Progress to the Dantian Realm
[ Sword Talent : Great ]
----------------------- ( Stats ) -----------------------
Health: [ 340/ 338 ] - Slightly Tired From Training
Spirit Qi: [ 2.0mL ]
Strength: [ 190.5/210.0 ]
Dexterity: [ 84/91 ]
Agility: [ 152.0/176 ]
Constitution: [ 155.9/165 ]
Intelligence: [ 16 ]
Wisdom: [ 18 ]
Charisma [ 19 ]
Luck: [ 15 ]
----------------------- ( Items ) -----------------------
1 - [ Cold Iron Sword ] - Mortal Grade
Name - Hàorán dé Sword - { 浩然 Vastness 德 Virtue }
- Gift From his Family Head
- It's worth 50 Silver Coins
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"Come on attack me Hou Li, I'll give you the first swing!
"Haha!"
"What's so Funny Long!"
"That's if you can hit me?"
"Haha, you've got guts, Long, I'll give you that!"
In Hou Li's own opinion, Qing Long should only be at the first level of the Body Awakening Stage. Moreover, from his point of view, Qing Long has not had a lot of time to practice his martial arts.
( How could he be a match for me, I'm already at the 3rd level of the Body Awakening Stage? )
"Well, Hou Li your gonna need more than a set of balls, to beat me. You gonna need some skill, as well!"
Qing Long laughed complacently in a manner that showed his wide smile, and that his scheme to have Hou li underestimate him, had just succeeded.
"Elder Duan, please bear witness to our Sparring Match… I don't wish for Hou Li's older brother to come looking for me and cause me trouble later!"
"This kid is too arrogant, hopefully, Hou Li will teach him a lesson today." - Fang Zhou
"Just be quiet, watch as Qing Long wipes the floor with Hou Li!" - Wang Wei
"I can hear you, idiot!" - Hou Li
( System can I use Spirit Qi yet? )
( Young Master, not until your birthday next week. )
( ... redistribute my stats from Strength & Agility to my Dexterity please. )
( Just so you know Young Master, you'll only get half of what you have back when you redistribute your stats to another attribute. )
Qing Long looks at his Stats
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Health: [ 300 ]
Spirit Qi: [ 30.0mL ]
Strength: [ 200.0 ]
Dexterity: [ 55 ]
Agility: [ 250 ]
Constitution: [ 250 ]
Intelligence: [ 14.5 ]
Wisdom: [ 31 ]
Charisma [ 35 ]
Luck: [ 70 ]
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( Young Master, please make a decision quickly, the fight might start soon. But once you make a decision, there is no going back. )
( Okay, Take 40 from strength and 20 from Agility. )
( Are you Sure? )
( Yeah just do it! )
( One moment ... )
Qing Long changed his stance again, closed his eyes, and took a deep breath, it almost seemed like time slowed down a little for him as he got into position.
( It's Done )
Qing Long looks at his Stats again
----------------------- ( Stats ) -----------------------
Health: [ 300 ]
Spirit Qi: [ 30.0mL ]
Strength: [ 200.0 ] - 40 ]
Dexterity: [ 55 ] + 30 ]
Agility: [ 250 ] - 20 ]
Constitution: [ 250 ]
Intelligence: [ 14.5 ]
Wisdom: [ 31 ]
Charisma [ 35 ]
Luck: [ 70 ]
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( It sucks, I can only receive half of the stats that I transfer. )
( That's how it has to work, I'm not a god that can change things how you see fit. )
----------------------- ( Stats ) -----------------------
Health: [ 300 ]
Spirit Qi: [ 30.0mL ]
Strength: [ 160.0 ]
Dexterity: [ 85 ]
Agility: [ 230 ]
Constitution: [ 250 ]
Intelligence: [ 15 ]
Wisdom: [ 31 ]
Charisma [ 35 ]
Luck: [ 70 ]
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( Wait my Intelligence went up by .5 )
( Well you made a smart decision, as you raised your body forcefully before, and because your body is still growing it would have caused damage in the future, as it is not that great for you to have your body so unbalanced before your body's finally done growing, resulting in you stunting your body most optimal shape and condition when you turn an adult. )
( Wait, so you are saying I would have faced problems in the future? )
( I know your soul is older and wiser than your physical body but you don't remember your past, so you need to remember your body is about to turn 8 next week, so you need to build an amazing foundation before you start increasing your body's capability before you turn 18, you can start to increase your body's capability's when your 15, so in the meantime, you should focus on Spirit Cultivation until you turn 15. Then you can go back to increasing your Body Cultivation, to be on the safe side Young Master. )
( Why didn't you say anything over the last 4 years? )
( I tried too, but you ignored me, so I had to focus on trying to keep your body intact and in balance, remember over the last 4 years I didn't let you absorb more than 3 Martial Spirit Body Pills, for I feared you might ruin your body's future growth potential! )
( Well I'm sorry, I do feel a little better my muscles, knees and my back feel a little lighter and stronger. )
( Get Ready, the Instructor is about to announce the start of the fight! )
Qing Long and Hou Li stood there facing each other, Qing Long opened his eyes and glanced at Elder Duan and then Elder Duan sighed under his breath and then nodded his head.
"Qing Long, today I will wipe the floor with you, and that ridiculously arrogant smirk off your face today, you'll feel the humiliation of losing to me, and trust me, you deserve much more than what I'll be handing you today!"
Qing Long had an ominous smile on his face, he just couldn't stop smiling, he was almost giddy.
He knew if he kept smiling like this, his cheeks would get sore, and it would hurt to smile tomorrow if he needed to, it was as if Hou Li was on his chopping block, and everyone here was to watch him as he was about to show them how he ended up to be slaughtered, like a flipping fish.
"Well then let's see if you have the capability to do that then!" Qing Long laughed loudly
Qing Long's Laugh causes people near the Red Dirt Filed to notice the group at the field, causing quite a few more to show up, slowly a hundred more students showed up to see the fight.
Elder Duan walked closer to the side of the Red Dirt Ring, he lifted his left hand then made a chopping motion and yelled...
"Fight!"
Both Qing Long and Hou Li, sprang into action charging toward each other.